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The Girl on the Platform
- Author
- Bryony Pearce
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 15 April 2021
- Run Time
- 10 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
I am the girl on the platform.
When new mother Bridget catches her train home from London, she witnesses something terrible: a young girl is taken from the platform, right before her eyes.
No one knows where I am.
But no one is reported missing and with Bridget the only witness, she is written off as an attention seeker. Nobody believes her – not even her own husband.
Can you find me?
But Bridget knows what she saw, and becomes consumed with finding the little girl. Only she can save the child’s life… but could delving into the mystery cost Bridget her own?
A dark and absorbing thriller with the impact of memorable series like Broadchurch or The Missing, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Erin Kinsley’s Found.
Readers love The Girl on the Platform:
‘Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget’s nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn’t see coming!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple
'Bryony Pearce's compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ' Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed
‘Dark, twisty and highly entertaining’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood
‘The Girl on the Platform carries a creeping dark narrative that leaves you feeling unsettled yet desperate to know more’ Caroline Mitchell, bestselling author of The Perfect Mother
Critics Review
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‘Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget’s nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn’t see coming!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple
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'Bryony Pearce's compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ' Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed
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‘Dark, twisty and highly entertaining’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood
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‘An addictive heart-pounding read’ Reviewer
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‘WOW! WOW! WOW! This is the fastest book I have ever read in my life – in parts, my mouth went dry, my heart was hammering out of my chest, and I was rooted to the spot!’ Reviewer
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‘This book doesn’t let you go. It stays with you for a long time.’
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‘Serious The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl vibes, but still uniquely captivating.’ Reviewer
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‘This was a heartbreaking, chilling psychological thriller that I found difficult to put down.’ Reviewer
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‘This book has everything needed for a perfect psychological thriller. The ending blew me away and brought the whole plot together. Definitely a 5+++ star novel.’ Reviewer
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‘An extremely unsettling and chilling novel that fans of crime and psychological thrillers will not want to miss. It won't be a surprise if this one day gets turned into a film!’ Reviewer
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‘If you are drawn to a thrilling premise, a masterfully executed plot that does not let up, and a narrator whose reliability remains in a constant state of flux, bump this one to the very top of your list.’ Reviewer
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5 ⭐️ = Very Good.
This was intriguing from the off. There was a constant feeling of impending doom and of things not being as they seem.
Post-natal depression was the main theme running through this book, with a potential child abduction theme running alongside.
Initially, it was a slow and steady burn but it picked up pace towards the end…and what a fabulous end it was too. Left me open mouthed!!Julie7 2025-01-15
Details
- Author
- Bryony Pearce
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Duration
- 10 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008441869
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
A missing child. A single witness. I am the girl on the platform.When new mother Bridget catches her train home from London, she witnesses something terrible: a young girl is taken from the platform, right before her eyes. No one knows where I am.But no one is reported missing and with Bridget the only witness, she is written off as an attention seeker. Nobody believes her – not even her own husband. Can you find me? But Bridget knows what she saw, and becomes consumed with finding the little girl. Only she can save the child’s life… but could delving into the mystery cost Bridget her own? A dark and absorbing thriller with the impact of memorable series like Broadchurch or The Missing, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Erin Kinsley’s Found. Readers love The Girl on the Platform: ‘Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget’s nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn’t see coming!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple 'Bryony Pearce's compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ' Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed ‘Dark, twisty and highly entertaining’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood ‘The Girl on the Platform carries a creeping dark narrative that leaves you feeling unsettled yet desperate to know more’ Caroline Mitchell, bestselling author of The Perfect Mother
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